Lottie Kendall REALTOR® DRE#01215160 650-465-4547. Serving the SF Peninsula

About Us:

OUR TEAM

LOTTIE KENDALL - Realtor, Today | Sotheby's International Realty. My professional philosophy is to bring value to people by listening to them and helping them achieve their real esate dreams. I strive to make every client's experience, whether buying or selling, smooth and as stress free as possible. I accomplish this by the attention I give clients before, during and after a transaction, my knowledge of the local market, my success in negotiations, and by networking with other colleagues and service providers.

TEENA THIBEAULT - Client Care Manager. Teena brings a background in real estate administration & marketing. Her experience with technology is useful in marketing and following up on showings. Her sweet spots are her attention to detail and her ability to think ahead. This helps ensure that all transactions run smoothly and nothing falls through the cracks.

To learn more about us, please check out the "Team Charter" and "Our Team" pages of my web site, www.LottieKendall.com

Areas of Expertise

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: While raising my family I worked in real estate related activities for over 15 years before receiving my real estate license in 1996. After experiencing tremendous satisfaction working with seniors I earned the "Seniors Real Estate Specialist®" designation in 2007. In 2009 earned the GRI (Graduate REALTOR Institute) designation, and in 2010 the CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Specialist) designation. Continuing education is important to me, and helps me better serve my clients.

Focusing primarily on the mid-Peninsula and Silicon Valley, I cover a wide area and have represented clients in the purchase and sale of homes in San Francisco, San Mateo, Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Cupertino, Santa Clara, and San Jose.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Joined RE/MAX Today at the end of December, 2008; company became Today | Sotheby's International Realty on 9/30/10. Member: San Mateo County Association of Realtors, MLSListings Multiple Listing Service; Senior Advantage Real Estate Council.

With Coldwell Banker from 1996 to December, 2008: International Diamond Society - 2007, 2005 & 2004, Sterling Society - 2006, 2001 & 1999; International President's Circle - 2000; Member: Silicon Valley Association of Realtors. Participant in Coldwell Banker's Habitat for Humanity drive; volunteer with RSVP (Realtors Service Volunteer Program).

PERSONAL BACKGROUND: I bring to my real estate practice the entrepreneurial skills developed in creating and operating a successful bookkeeping service. A Peninsula resident since 1971, I am married to Gene, a Silicon Valley engineer, have two grown daughters, and am actively involved in raising my teen-aged granddaughter. I am a strong supporter of the San Carlos Education Foundation, Second Harvest Food Bank, Children's Miracle Network, and other community organizations. I greatly enjoyed participating in Coldwell Banker's Habitat for Humanity drive, and volunteering with RSVP (Realtors Service Volunteer Program.)

Testimonials

"Thanks again for your superior work in our behalf. You have made this a pleasurable experience because of your patience, perseverance and exceptional competence. We learned to respect your judgment and valued your advice throughout the process. I'm sure there are some realtors that just want the sale. You, obviously, strive for more than that. You want a satisfied client."- Jerry B.

"Thanks for your expertise; everything went like clockwork, from beginning through closing...I've bought and sold many properties over the years and not one went this well...I can't say ‘thanks' enough."- Nita E.

"...congratulations on selling my parents' home so very quickly! Wow!!! You are an incredible lady, and made the transition so easy for us, and I am so impressed with how fast it all went! GREAT JOB! Mom and Dad are so thrilled, as I am! Thank you for all of your help and all the time and hard work you put into it." - Beth C.

"Lottie is an exceptional person and agent. She not only helps you find the right home, but is right there for every issue in the transaction. We as well as our daughter and son-in-law have found her services to be exceptional." - Ann J.

"In July, we spotted a home that we thought might soon appear on the market, kept an eye on it and sure enough, it quickly had a "coming soon" sign on the front lawn. At that point, we contacted Lottie for advice, and she went to work. Before we knew it, we were previewing the home, working the paperwork to pre-qualify, and shortly thereafter, with Lottie as our representative, making an offer. We were lucky enough to have the winning offer, out of four, and we were thrilled!

But it doesn't stop there...as our current home would need to be sold as well. When we were ready to go, Lottie called in the troops, and her team of experts went to work. We did a lot of work to make the house ready for the market, and along with a staging expert, landscaping team, and some extra elbow grease with a hearty cleaning...our little house was glowing.

All of this effort paid off...and while it was incredibly stressful at times as we both work full time and are raising a 7 month old (plus a menagerie of pets), we sold in ONE WEEK! Lottie is a true professional, and helped smooth our ruffled feathers many times, while encouraging us and making the tough spots seem incredibly smooth. We couldn't be more thrilled with the end result...a new larger home for our growing family...plus the quick sale of our existing home.

THANKS LOTTIE!" - Amy and Bob P.

(Additional testimonials posted on my web site)